native americans

Floyd Twofeathers generally trusts his healer mother and his father, chief of the band, to take care of the tribe. But when a rash of suicides occurs throughout the community, Floyd knows he has to do something, even if his father won't listen.

Presents a biography of Jim Thorpe, spotlighting the moments that defined his sports career and discussing how he became a success in early twentieth century America despite his Native American heritage. Details the personal struggles he endured, from racism to alcoholism, and charts his modern legacy.

" ... traces the history of injustice against American Indians, from losing their land, to moving to reservations, to having their culture stolen from them. Readers will learn how the movement for rights began, and the challenges and successes activists faced. Primary sources and photographs from the movement will bring readers back in time to fully grasp the importance of events. The book concludes by challenging readers to think about how they could help advance American Indian rights today"--Amazon.com.

In a small Canadian community, the line separating natives and whites begins to blur for Vince as he finds himself falling for a First Nations girl.

Readers are introduced to the culinary dishes and traditions of various Native American peoples.

Readers are given a brief history of Native American arts and crafts including totem poles, pottery, and baskets.

"Most native peoples live in modern homes today, but years ago, they lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on today."--OCLC.

An introduction to different Native American cultures and their leaders.

"The clothing of native peoples reveals much about the resources available to them, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This concise guide to native clothing features different apparel worn by a variety of tribes across America"--Publisher.

"Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes put on to get back at an enemy. This [book] highlights several celebrations and ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America"--Amazon.com.